Common Pitfalls of Veterinary Documentation
- Education:
- All Education | Live Webinar
- CEC Category:
- Veterinary Medicolegal
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
Tags: Webinar
Description
Title: Common Pitfalls of Veterinary Documentation
Presenter: Molly Ellis, RVT, FFCP, CFVP, PVFR (Instructor), CVHDP
Date: January 25, 2025
Time:
Length: 1 hour
CEC: 1 Veterinary Medicolegal (1 VML)
Cost: $5 Student Members/$15 Members/$25 List Price
Session Description: Accurate and clear veterinary documentation is essential for patient care, legal protection, and smooth communication among veterinary teams. However, many veterinary professionals struggle with common pitfalls that can lead to errors, miscommunication, or even legal complications. This session will provide practical insights into the most frequent documentation challenges faced by veterinary teams, with a focus on improving accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize common errors in veterinary documentation and how to avoid them.
- Understand the importance of accurate records for legal and compliance purposes.
- Gain strategies for effective and consistent recordkeeping practices.
- Explore solutions for overcoming challenges with electronic documentation systems.
Speaker
Molly Ellis, RVT, FFCP, CFVP, CVHDP Related Seminars and Products
Department Supervisor
VCA Advanced Care Center
Molly is an experienced Department Supervisor with a deep expertise in veterinary legal documentation, emergency medicine, and critical care. A Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) as well as being a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP), and Certified Veterinary Healthcare Documentation Professional(CVHDP)—Molly brings a comprehensive understanding of both clinical practice and regulatory standards to veterinary documentation.
With over 15 years’ experience, Molly has developed a strong foundation in medical recordkeeping, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and the legal implications of veterinary documentation. Molly is passionate about educating veterinary professionals on best practices for maintaining thorough, clear, and defensible records.